FCC, Texting, Text Messages

The FCC Has Illegal and Scam Robotexting in its Sights, Proposed New Text Blocking Rules

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 10/7/2022

For those regularly monitoring the FCC’s various TCPA dockets, you now have a new docket to follow: CG Docket No. 21-402. The FCC announced on September 27, 2022 that all Commissioners had voted to commence a new robotext...more

FCC to Address Illegal Text Messages

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck on 10/4/2022

On Sept. 27, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that details the FCC’s initial proposal to protect consumers from illegal text messages used to defraud consumers. The...more

After a 10-year Proceeding, the FCC Classifies Wireless Messaging as an Information Service

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 12/13/2018

At the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) December Open Meeting, commissioners voted to approve a Declaratory Ruling (“Ruling”) that classifies native forms of wireless messaging, short message service (“SMS”) and...more

FCC’s New TCPA Order May Require Companies to Obtain Updated Consents for Marketing Calls and Texts

BakerHostetler on 7/23/2015

Last week we published an overview of key issues raised by the Federal Communications Commission’s July 10, 2015, Declaratory Ruling and Order regarding the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (the “July 2015 Order”). The July...more

TCPA Connect - July 2015

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 7/21/2015

SPECIAL FOCUS: FCC Issues Long Awaited TCPA Declaratory Ruling and Order - On July 10, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued its omnibus Declaratory Ruling and Order (Ruling) addressing 21 petitions...more

FCC Closes Loopholes and Expands Telephone Consumer Protection Act “TCPA” Consumer Protections in Declaratory Ruling and Order

Womble Bond Dickinson on 7/20/2015

On July 10, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) released a Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) Declaratory Ruling and Order (“TCPA Declaratory Ruling and Order” or “Order”) offering...more

TCPA News: Businesses May be Liable to New Owners of Previously-Opted-In Mobile Numbers

Polsinelli on 7/17/2015

On July 10, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission issued a 138-page Declaratory Ruling and Order approving nearly two dozen proposals to the rules and regulations implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act...more

New Jersey bill to prohibit unsolicited text message advertisements pending Governor signature

Proskauer - Privacy & Cybersecurity on 10/17/2014

A New Jersey bill which prohibits unwanted text message advertisements has been sent to the Governor for final consideration. A. 617, which passed unanimously in the Assembly June 26 and in the Senate Sept. 22, if signed into...more

Ninth Circuit Confirms Consultants and Other Middlemen May Be Vicariously Liable Under the TCPA

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 9/25/2014

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a decision in Gomez v. Campbell-Ewald Company holding that the defendant marketing consultant could be liable under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) for...more

Eye on Privacy Newsletter - July 2014

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 7/30/2014

In this issue: - Proposed California Law Would Impose Data Breach Liability on Retailers and Create More Stringent Data Security Requirements for Businesses - FTC Continues Its Aggressive FCRA Enforcement and...more

And You Thought Your Teenager’s Cell Phone Bill Was High…NFL Team’s Texts Cost $3 Million

Cozen O'Connor on 5/23/2014

Fans everywhere like to complain about their team’s picks in the NFL draft. Maybe their team drafted a quarterback instead of a cornerback, or maybe it fell for that highly overrated prospect. Most such complaints stay safely...more

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